The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98092 sells for about $700,000, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.8%), a market in balance. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,700 a month.
ZIP 98092 — Auburn
The 98092 housing market remains competitive with a median listing price of $700,000, driven by steady demand for suburban housing within commuting distance of Seattle. While inventory remains tight, the market has seen a slight cooling in year-over-year price growth, reflecting broader regional trends. Buyers are currently navigating a landscape where high price-to-rent ratios make ownership a long-term commitment rather than a short-term cash-flow play.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban space and commuters who balance access to the Seattle-Tacoma employment corridor with more attainable housing price points than the immediate urban core.
Median prices moved down 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 98092, King County WA
The area is served by the Auburn School District, which maintains a mix of schools with varying performance ratings; specific school quality is best evaluated on a per-campus basis.
The region faces standard Pacific Northwest risks including windstorms and potential seismic activity, with specific flood risks localized to low-lying areas near the Green River.
Auburn serves as a logistics and distribution hub for the Puget Sound region, benefiting from its proximity to major industrial parks and the Port of Tacoma infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local millage rates that include state, county, city, and school district levies; Washington State does not impose a personal income tax.
Residents typically commute toward the Seattle or Bellevue employment cores via Highway 18 and State Route 167, with transit options including Sound Transit commuter rail from Auburn Station.
The area features extensive outdoor access including the Green River Trail, numerous community parks like Game Farm Park, and proximity to regional golf courses and shopping centers in Auburn.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and a price-to-rent ratio of approximately 27.5, indicating that purchasing is often more expensive than renting in the short term.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, manufacturing, and distribution sectors, supported by major employers in the Auburn industrial area and proximity to the Port of Tacoma.
The area is served by State Route 167 and Highway 18, with public transit provided by King County Metro and Sound Transit rail services.
Development is focused on mixed-use residential and commercial expansion along the Highway 18 corridor and near the Auburn city center.
King County Department of Assessments performs annual revaluations of all properties to ensure market-value alignment.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Auburn School District, King County Fire Districts, and local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk profiles, with standard coverage widely available.
Washington is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, governed by the Deed of Trust Act.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real property transfer disclosure statement covering the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98092 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.98.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.112.2 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.312.9 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade412.8 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Puyallup3.812.3 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.310.7 mi
- Tacoma Dome4.114.3 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.114.3 mi
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.98.5 mi
- White River Amphitheatre4.14.1 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.412.8 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.310.7 mi
- AMC Southcenter 164.312.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.112.2 mi
- AMC Kent Station 144.47.8 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.817.3 mi
- Museum of Glass4.514.5 mi
- LeMay - America’s Car Museum4.714.5 mi
- Children's Museum of Tacoma4.614.6 mi
- Tacoma Art Museum4.614.6 mi
- Dash Point State Park4.512.8 mi
- North Lake Tapps Park4.54 mi
- Saltwater State Park4.510.3 mi
- Angle Lake Park4.511.9 mi
- Flaming Geyser State Park4.55.3 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.516.6 mi
- Tacoma Yacht Club4.717.7 mi
- Point Defiance Marina4.718 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.511.8 mi
- Foss Harbor Marina4.614.4 mi
- Washington National Golf Club4.11.2 mi
- Riverbend Golf Complex4.28.5 mi
- Maplewood Golf Course4.312.3 mi
- Druid's Glen Golf Club4.14.2 mi
- Auburn Golf Course4.44.5 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.412.8 mi
- The Outlet Collection Seattle4.25.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.49.2 mi
- South Hill Mall4.112.1 mi
- Kent Station Shopping Center4.47.8 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.412.9 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.518.6 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.625 mi
- The Club SEA2.712.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with sports fields and trails.
Extensive regional trail system for cycling and walking.
Public 18-hole course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).